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Overview

There's a magic about this charming yet confounding kingdom that casts a spell on visitors. An adventure to Cambodia will inspire travelers to contemplate what happens when ancient and modern worlds collide.

Attractions

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  • 26408-37 Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, South-East Asia, aged, ancient, architecture, architecture and art, art, built structure, clear sky, culture, day, epoch, historic, history, horizontal, human representation, low angle view, no people, old, outdoors, past, sculpture, stone Stone heads, Bayon.

    Bayon

    Temples of Angkor

    At the heart of Angkor Thom is the 12th-century Bayon, the mesmerising, if slightly mind-bending, state temple of Jayavarman VII. It epitomises the…

  • 26408-45 Asia, Cambodia, Siem Reap, South-East Asia, aged, architecture, architecture and art, art, built structure, carving, close-up, culture, day, female likeness, focus on foreground, history, horizontal, human representation, no people, old, outdoors, past, sculpture, statue, wall Bas-relief detail, Banteay Srei.

    Banteay Srei

    Cambodia

    Considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and includes some of the finest stone…

  • Photographs of inmates at Security Prison 21, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

    Phnom Penh

    In 1975 Tuol Svay Prey High School was taken over by Pol Pot’s security forces and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21); it soon became…

  • A tree growing through the temple Beng Mealea in Angkor Wat. 500px Photo ID: 155059645 Angkor Wat, Cambodia, Beng Mealea, temple, ruins, rubble, decay, tree, Nikon, travel, travel photography, adventure, amazing, blocks, Siem Reap, SE Asia

    Beng Mealea

    Temples of Angkor

    A spectacular sight to behold, Beng Mealea, located about 68km northeast of Siem Reap, is one of the most mysterious temples at Angkor, as nature has well…

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    Angkor Wat

    Temples of Angkor

    The traveller's first glimpse of Angkor Wat, the ultimate expression of Khmer genius, is matched by only a few select spots on earth. Built by Suryavarman…

  • Flocks of nesting pelicans, comorants, and herons crowd the canopies of submered trees at Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary on Tongle Sap lake.

    Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary

    Cambodia

    Prek Toal is one of three biospheres on the Tonlé Sap lake, and this stunning bird sanctuary makes it the most worthwhile and straightforward of the three…

  • Overgrown temple of Ta Prohm.

    Ta Prohm

    Temples of Angkor

    The so-called 'Tomb Raider Temple', Ta Prohm is cloaked in dappled shadow, its crumbling towers and walls locked in the slow muscular embrace of vast root…

  • Elephant in Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre.

    Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre

    Cambodia

    This wonderful wildlife sanctuary for rescued animals is home to gibbons, sun bears, elephants, tigers, lions, deer, enormous pythons and a massive bird…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

From exploring Angkor Wat to learning to cook local dishes in Phnom Penh, here are the best experiences in Cambodia.

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Best Places to Visit

Cambodia is a richly diverse and beautiful nation just brimming with incredible sights. These are our 10 favorite places to visit when you get there.

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Best Time to Visit

Locals joke that Cambodia has three seasons – hot, hotter and hottest – but some months are better to visit than others depending on your plans.

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Things to Know

Make the most of your trip to Cambodia with these top planning tips, from packing to which currencies are accepted.

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Transportation

Compact Cambodia is surprisingly easy to get around – if you know the right ways.

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Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa to visit to Cambodia? Can you extend your visa? Where do you enter the country? We have answers to all your questions.

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Money and Costs

Cambodia is incredibly cheap when compared with destinations in Europe or North America. These top tips can make your budget stretch even further.

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Best Road Trips

The best way to take in the magic of Cambodia might be on two wheels. Here is our guide to the top motorcycle itineraries in this Southeast Asian country.

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Get Connected

Want to use your phone in Cambodia? Use this guide to get connected.

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